Why Join HBA

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The Home Builders Association of Greenville is a leading advocate for the Home Building industry in the Upstate. We offer support to industry professionals, including education, public policy advocacy, professional development and networking opportunities. Our membership of 600 strong includes professionals in new home construction, home remodeling, real estate development, real estate sales/marketing, bankers and related businesses.

Together we work to resolve issues and continue to protect what is important – affordable housing, ethical business practices, a successful home building market in the Upstate, and your opportunity to earn a living.

Why Should You Join?

There are a number of reasons our members chose to join the Home Builders Association of Greenville, including:

Three Memberships in One. Membership includes the Home Builders Association of Greenville, the Home Builders Association of South Carolina, and the National Association of Home Builders.

Sales & Marketing Opportunities. Members can sponsor exclusive HBA of Greenville events like the Golf Classic, Builder Breakfast, Chili Cook-Off and Housing Market Forecast Luncheon. Members also receive discounted pricing for exhibit space in the Southern Home & Garden Show, the largest, most popular home and garden event in South Carolina.

Networking & Lead Generation.Members can connect with other industry professionals and consumers by participating in events or accessing our membership directory. More than 80 percent of our members have told us that networking is the most valuable benefit of their HBA of Greenville membership. With 600 members and 35 events annually, there are significant opportunities to meet and interact with some of the best and most knowledgeable professionals in the Home Building community of the Upstate.

Listing in Membership Directory. Membership includes your company listing in the “Search for a Service Provider” referral section at www.HBAofGreenville.com.

Earn Customer Referrals.Consumers in the Upstate often look to the HBA of Greenville as a resource to find qualified Home Building professionals and related resources they can trust.

Continuing Education & Training.Our continuing education programs are designed to help members grow their businesses and maintain a competitive edge.

Advocacy & Protection. At all levels of government, we have successfully lobbied to save members and home buyers thousands of dollars per home.

Member Savings & Discounts. Members get significant discounts on nearly everything from hotels and car rentals to office products, computers, payroll services, and more through our partners, Member Advantage, HBA Rebates, and National Purchasing Partners.

Free Legal Consultation. The Gallivan, White & Boyd Legal Hotline offers members direct access to a qualified attorney who can provide information on construction, real estate law and related matters.

Industry & Customer Recognition. The annual Bridge Awards presented by GBS Building Supply recognizes excellence and professionalism in the home building industry, giving honors to members for excellence in sales and marketing and quality craftsmanship.

Community Service. We are actively involved in Habitat for Humanity, Rebuild Upstate, Meals on Wheels, and other programs serving the communities where we live and work.

Access to Industry News.Members have access to the latest market trends, issues, advocacy results, and news.

Interested in Joining?

Join Today!

To join the Sales & Marketing Council, interested applicants must be engaged in a sales and marketing function pertaining to the building industry and an employer or agent of a member company of the Home Builders Association of Greenville. If you meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to join today!